A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 3672864 Details
Epoch: 170 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3674749 epoch_slot_no: 2749 block_no: 3672692 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 4750 time: 2020-01-22 13:01:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb829ba5b9896f98ace2da2a38595b6b1bc58110930e53e8a27e6a445d3f67399Block Operator
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